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Bachelor of Arts

Theatre: Theatre Arts Emphasis (B.A.)

This emphasis in theatre studies provides students opportunities with live theatre performance both onstage in productions and in the classroom. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, students prepare for advanced graduate study in the field and entry-level careers in acting and performance.
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Theatre Arts Introduction

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre with a Theatre Arts emphasis provides a comprehensive foundation in the practice of performance, pedagogy, and leadership of the dramatic arts. Students engage in a curriculum that balances rigorous academic study with hands-on experience in acting, directing, and leadership. The program emphasizes a collaborative environment where artists develop their unique creative voices while mastering the skills necessary for professional versatility. This degree serves as a versatile springboard for those pursuing artistic leadership, theatre education, or performance within the professional theatre industry.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Theatre Arts, start with one of the following major-specific courses:
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TA 105
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TA 115
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Graduate Career-Ready

Graduates with a degree in Theatre Arts have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates from this program report median early career salaries of approximately $41,000 as they enter roles in performance, artistic leadership, and educational support. Your earning potential grows significantly as you gain experience in professional theatre management or transition into specialized fields like advertising and law that value exceptional communication skills.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared for dynamic roles as a professional performer, director, or k 12 theatre educator through specialized training and hands on production experience. This degree also equips you with the leadership and creative problem solving skills necessary to succeed in artistic administration or diverse corporate sectors such as marketing and public relations.

Preparation for Grad School

This major provides a rigorous academic foundation for students pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in acting, directing, or arts administration at prestigious universities. You will graduate with the portfolio and performance readiness required to excel in advanced graduate programs for theatre education or specialized doctoral studies in the humanities.

AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

AI in Theatre Arts
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a sophisticated tool for creative brainstorming and character analysis while maintaining the highest ethical standards in your artistic work. Our curriculum empowers you to use AI to enhance your creative output and rehearsal efficiency without diminishing the essential human connection at the heart of the theatre.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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